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BIOCHEMISTRY
FINALS EXAM

Name: _____________________________ Date: _____________

Year/Block: _______________ Score: ____________
MULTIPLE CHOICE. A B C D

Direction: Shade the box that corresponds to your choice.

1. The average daily urinary output is

A. 0.5 L B. 1.0 C. 1.5 L D. 2.5L

2. To prevent blood clotting, which of the following substance can be used/ added? A B C
D
A. sodium citrate C. sodium nitrate
B. sodium chloride D. all of these

3. Which of the following antibodies are necessary to fight infections? A B C

D
A. δ- globulin B. α-globulin C. β- globulin D. ∑ - globulin

4. This is known to be as plasma protein involved in blood clotting. A B C

D
A. prothrombin C. immunoglobin
B. fibrinogen D. lipoprotein

5. Component of blood which helps in the regulation of osmotic pressure A B C

D
A. erythrocytes B. albumin C. leukocytes D. globulin

6. A patient is on vegetable diet. He is expected to be experiencing a condition of: A B C

D
A. acidosis C. no change in state
B. alkalosis D. none of the above

7. The fluid portion of blood is: A B C

D
A. bone marrow C. erythrocytes
B. plasma D. leukocytes

8. The function of HCI in the stomach is to__________. A B C

D
A. Convert pepsinogen into pepsin C. destroy microorganism
B. Denature protein D. all of these

9. Bile salts ____________. A B C

D
A. stimulate intestinal motillity C. lower surface tension
B. aid in the absorption of fatty acids D. all of these

10. Most of the digestion of food takes place in the __________. A B C

D
A. stomach C. large intestine
B. mouth D. small intestine

11. Adults who cannot tolerate milk or milk product lack the enzyme__________. A B C
D
A. lactase B. amylase C. sucrase D. enterokenase

12. Dietary fiber is associated with reduced incidence of _________. A B C

D
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A. gallstone C. colon cancer

B. Grave’s disease D. Alzheimer’s disease

13. Most of the absorption of food takes place in the___________. A B C

D
A. mouth C. stomach
B. small intestine D. large intestine

14. An example of diuretic is______________. A B C

D
A. creatinine C. caffeine
B. morphine D. Glucose

15. Polyuria occurs in _______________. A B C

D
A. High fever C. kidney damage
B. diabetes mellitus D. all of these

16. Absorption of nutrients takes place in the A B C

D
A. Mouth C. stomach
B. Small intestine D. large intestine

17. Kidney stone may contain________________. A B C

D
A. uric acid B. urea C. creatinine D. bilirubin

18. The principal organic constituent of urine is ___________. A B C

D
A. uric acid B. urea C. creatinine D. glucose

19. The color of urine is caused by the presence of __________. A B C

D
A. stercobilin B. hemoglobin C. urobilin D. bilirubin

20. Glycosuria indicates the presence of urinary_____________. A B C

D
A. glycose B. glycogen C. glucose D. all of these

21. Urine normally does NOT contain____________. A B C

D
A. protein B. uric acid C. ketone bodies D. urea

22. The principal anion in urine is____________. A B C

D
A. CI- B. SO42- C. PO43- D. HCO4-

23. A decrease output urine is called___________. A B C

D
A. anuria B. polyuria C. oliguria D. hematuria

24. Albumin is most important for maintaining ____________ of the blood. A B C

D
A. carbon dioxide transport C. osmotic pressure
B. acid- base balance D. oxygen transport

25. The ion necessary for normal clotting of the blood is____________. A B C
D
A. Fe2+ B. Ca2+ C. K+ D. Na+

26. The main buffer system in the blood uses ______________. A B C

D
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A. chloride B. bicarbonate C. phosphate D. protein

27. The globulins that include the antibodies are the _____________. A B C
D
A. alpha B. beta C. gamma D. delta

28. The plasma protein involved in blood clotting is _____________. A B C

D

For no. 29- 32, use the choices below

a. CO2 b. nutrients c. O2 d. waste product
29. Blood carries ______________from the tissues to lungs.
30. Blood carries ______________from lungs to tissues.
31. Blood transports ____________from the digestive system to the tissues.
32. Blood carries ______________from tissues to the site of excretion.
33. Blood transport ____________from the endocrine glands to their site of biding
For 34- 41, use the choices below
a. WBCs b. RBCs c. platelets d. blood serum e. blood plasma
34.____________ to destroy foreign antigens
35.____________ fluids that remains when blood cells are removed
36.____________initiates blood clotting
37.____________ liquid portion of the blood
38.____________ transport blood gases like O2 and CO2
39.____________ known as thrombocytes
40.____________ other known as leukocytes
41.____________ blood cell without nucleus
For 41-45, use the following plasma proteins as choices:
42.____________ maintain water- electrolytes balance
43.____________ involved in the blood clotting mechanism
44.____________ transport lipids, steroids and hormones
45.____________ body’s defense against infection
II. Identify the word or group of words being described in the following statements.
_______________________1. Ph of the blood
_______________________2. Ph of the urine
_______________________3. Density of urine
_______________________4. Presence of glucose in urine
_______________________5. Site of blood cell formation
_______________________6. Hormone that stimulates red blood formation
_______________________7. A globulin which transport copper
_______________________8. State when pH of blood falls slightly below 7.35
_______________________9. Protein deficiency characterized by edema of the abdomen and
Extremities
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_______________________10. Disease related to the decrease amount of ceruplasmin transported

_______________________11. Phenyl pyruvic acid in urine
_______________________12. Blood in urine
_______________________13. Disease caused by decrease absorption of Vit B12 result to disorder
Affecting the red blood cells
_______________________14. Intake of excessive oxidant causes disorder affecting the RBC known as:
_______________________15. Total excess of RBC

Biochemistry (Part II)

I. SIMPLE RECALL. Identify the word or group of words being described in the following
statements:
1. Protein that act as biological catalyst.___________________________________
2. Enzymes that catalyzes the joining of two molecules _______________________
3. Protein conjugated with sugar group____________________________________
4. Covalent linkage between two amino acids in peptide chain _________________
5. Simplest carbohydrates_______________________________________________
6. Protein found in nails and hair _________________________________________
7. Sugar that contains an aldehyde________________________________________
8. The product of the reaction between an aldehyde and an alcohol_____________
9. Bond that holds monosaccharides together_______________________________
10. Glucose storage form of animals_______________________________________

II. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the letter of your choices that describes the statement
below.

1. These are collection of organic molecules of varying compositions which are grouped according
to solubility in non-polar solvents.
a. Proteins c. lipids
b. Carbohydrates d. nucleic acids
2. It is considered as the simplest monomer of lipids.
a. Sugar c. amino acids
b. fatty acids d. none of these
3. These are glycerol containing lipids.
a. Glycerides b. fatty acids c. nonglycerides d.phospholipids
4. Which of the following is NOT a property of lipids
a. Insoluble in polar solvents c. serve as solvent for some vitamins
b. Serve as messenger into and out of the cells d. serve as insulator
5. Which of the following is saturated fatty acids?
a. Linolenic acids c. palmitoleic acid
b. Arachidonic d. none of these
6. Which of the following is/ are NOT major component of biomolecule?
a. Carbon b. sulfur c. chlorine d. hydrogen
7. Hypertonic solutions will cause the cell to:
a. Swell b. shrink c. burst d. undergo hemolysis
8. The sugar involved in DNA
a. Ribose b. pentose c. deoxyribose d. xylose
9. The main carbohydrate of the blood is
a. Fructose b. glucose c. mannitol d. sorbitol
10. What type of sugar is found in nucleic acids?
a. Riboses b. glucoses c. mannoses d. galactoses
11. It is a process by which an ester is catalyzed by a strong base
a. Hydrolysis b. hydrogenation c. saponification d.dehydrogenation
12. Which of the following nature of soap makes it possible to coat grease, fats and oils during the
process of cleaning?
a. Ionic end b. polar end c. non-polar end d. grease end
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13. Which of the following is the other name of glycerol

a. Glycerine b. 1,2,3 propanetriol c. both a and b d. neither a nor b
14. The manufacture of margarine, corn oil or soybean oil is a process of __________.
a. Partial hydrogenation b. dehydrogenation c. hydrolysis d. none of these
15. These are unsaturated carboxylic acids consisting of twenty- carbon skeleton that contain a five -
carbon ring.
a. Leukotrienes b. prostaglandins c. thromboxanes
b. d. glycerides
16. These are mixtures of monoesters of long-chain carboxylic acids with long chain alcohols.
a. Fatty acids b. waxes c. complex lipids d. eicosanoids
For no. 17-19, use the following options below:
a. Passive transport b. active transport c. simple diffusion d. osmosis
17. It refers to the movement of substances across a cell membrane with the assistance of energy like
ATP. ______________.
18. It is a movement of substance across a cell membrane without the use of energy, from a region of
higher concentration to a region of low concentration._______________.
19. This is a passive transport by the random motion of diffusion through the cell membrane._____
20. Which of the following statement is NOT acceptable?
a. A diet rich in saturated animal fats lead to an increase in cholesterol.
b. High level of cholesterol are correlated with atherosclerosis
c. Cholesterol free diet guarantees cholesterol formation in body.
d. Cigarette smoking ,obesity , low physical activity , diabetes , family history can
contribute to individual risks of heart disease.
21. The process of digestion involves______________________.
a. Hydrolysis b. oxidation c. hemolysis d. isomerization
22. Bile is produced in the ______________________.
a. Stomach b. small intestine c. liver d. pancreas
23. The end product of starch digestion is____________.
a. Galactose b. maltose c. lactose d. glucose
24. The part of the gastrointestinal system that has the lowest pH is the __________________.
a. Mouth c. stomach
b. Small intestine d. large intestine
25. The main buffer system in the blood uses_______________________.
a. Chloride c. phosphate
b. Bicarbonate d. protein
26. The globulins that include the antibodies are the______________________.
a. Alpha c. gamma
b. Beta d. delta
27. The plasma protein involved in blood clothing is_____________________.
a. Lipase b. heparin c. fibrinogen d. albumin
28. Which emulsify fatty acids as they enter the small intestine?
a. Bile salts c. enzymes
b. Bile acids d. alcohol
29. Parts of the gastrointestinal system with the highest pH
a. Mouth c. stomach
b. Small intestine d. large intestine
30. Absorption of nutrients takes place in the
a. Mouth c. stomach
b. Small intestine d. large intestine
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